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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,660.34, 460,445.58 and 180,697.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,660.34, 460,445.58 and 180,697.29 is: 249,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,660.34 : 460,445.58 = 180,697.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,660.34/460,445.58 = 180,697.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,660.34x = 460,445.58 × 180,697.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,660.34x = 83,201,268,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201,268,498.48/333,660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,359.18

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